Vintage report 2013
The Year of Precision and Resilience
The Climate: A cold, wet spring delayed flowering by nearly 40 days compared to historical averages. A violent July hailstorm devastated the Côte de Beaune (specifically Savigny, Beaune, and Volnay). October harvests required intense sorting to combat late-season botrytis.
Côte de Nuits (Red): Success stories were frequent here. The wines are characterized by modest alcohols (12.5–13%), vibrant acidity, and "crunchy" red fruit. They are transparent, "juicy," and highly aromatic—ideal for those who favor
Côte de Beaune (White): Variable due to hail. Those that survived are fresh and zesty with energetic acidity. While they lack the massive weight of solar years, they have a "stony" mineral core that has aged beautifully.
